Book description
As online distractions increasingly colonize our time, why has productivity become such a vital demonstration of personal and professional competence? When corporate profits are soaring but worker salaries remain stagnant, how does technology exacerbate the demand for ever greater productivity? In Counterproductive Melissa Gregg explores how productivity emerged as a way of thinking about job performance at the turn of the last century and why it remains prominent in the different work worlds of today. Examining historical and archival material alongside popular self-help genres--from housekeeping manuals to bootstrapping business gurus, and the growing interest in productivity and mindfulness software--Gregg shows how a focus on productivity isolates workers from one another and erases their collective efforts to define work limits. Questioning our faith in productivity as the ultimate measure of success, Gregg's novel analysis conveys the futility, pointlessness, and danger of seeking time management as a salve for the always-on workplace.
M8deUp
ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
101
This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Flashpoint
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Fatsy Bear
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Kingfisher
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Old Felix
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Texas Butterfly
This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers โ it's my go-to source for literary adventures! CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Landfill Max
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app.
Hitch Frenzy
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content โ it's my new favorite app. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks.
2nd Hand Joe
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Light Lion
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. Itโs perfect for my listening style.
Pogue
I'm addicted to this app โ it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnโt blown away. The narratorโs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Ex0tic
CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. ListenBookโs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Stud
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. Audiobook immersion without complications โ this app's ease of use is commendable.
Alley Cat
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Freaky Ratbuster
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education โ it's brilliant! Audiobook immersion simplified โ this app's ease of use is a true asset. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Pink Hopper
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Legacy
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app.
Pepper Prada
Bravo to the creators of this app โ they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ๐๐ ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience